Public Private Partnership in Nigeria: Evidence from Edo State

Abstract

Public Private Partnership (PPP) has been adopted in Nigeria to meet the increasing demand for infrastructural provision and maintenance. This study examined PPP operations in Nigeria focusing on Edo state. The study utilized secondary method of data collection. The study found that there are several PPP projects (completed and ongoing) in Edo state. The study concluded that PPP operations in Nigeria have greatly improved infrastructural development, service delivery, the welfare of citizens and confidence in the administrators of the country. But that despite these achievements, there are still problems being experienced by the implementation of the PPP model in Nigeria. Thus the study recommended that government should enhance laws, regulations and institutions and improve the environment to achieve better participation and encouragement of the private sector in the provision of better infrastructures to the community. There should be continuity of viable policies, whenever there are changes in administrations. Public opinion should be properly managed to enlighten and educate the public as an important stakeholder by constantly disseminating information to the public. Finally, political, regulatory and economic stability should be ensured.